Novice riders and the predictors of riding without motorcycle protective clothing

▶ Young people and scooter riders are more likely to ride unprotected ▶ Those who ride unprotected are sceptical that clothing can reduce risk of injury ▶ Those who ride unprotected believe full protection is not necessary in hot weather ▶ Unprotected riders are less likely to have sought protective clothing information ▶ Riding unprotected is not associated with experience or predictors of risk taking.